Define R3 USB3.0 Silver Arrow

Define R3 – the successor to the best selling Define R2! Now available with a bunch of improvements, including improved cable routing, air flow and bigger hole in M/B plate for mounting CPU coolers. A detailed list of improvements;

Improvements from R2

Improved air flow with updated fans

Improved noise absorbing material

Bigger hole in M/B plate for mounting of CPU Coolers

Improved cable routing possibilities

Reset button, located behind the front panel door

Many small quality improvements, including improved scratch resistant coating

A new generation of style! The Define R3 case is reaching new heights in combining stylish, contemporary design with maximum functionality and noise absorbing features. The minimalistic, yet stunning front panel design, fitted with noise absorbing material on the inside, creates an aura of exclusivity.

The patent pending feature ModuVent™, in which you can choose whether to have side and top panels open or not, makes the case appealing for users seeking optimal silence, as well as the performance hungry ones.

The sleek black interior is matched with pre-fitted, dense noise absorbing material on the side panels, efficiently absorbing noise and vibrations. You can fit an astonishing total of eight(!) hard drives into this case, using the user friendly HDD-trays. All painted in a nice white color and using black silicone mounts. PSU is mounted in the bottom of the case, with a convenient pull-out filter beneath it.

Are you one of those users always ending up with a case full of tangled cables? No more. The Define R3 offers a convenient and good looking way of hiding them away. The motherboard has rubber covered holes in which you can easily route the cables behind the motherboard.

hardcoreware.net 2012-01-25

overclock3D.net 2011-05-16

"The Fractal R3 is the more superior of the two in every possible way. it's because of this clear gap between the two on every level that we are happy to award the Fractal R3 the coveted OC3D Gold award. To read and see the full NZXT H2 vs Fractal Designs R3 Review click on the link below."

itshootout.com 2011-04-05

"Overall the Fractal Design R3 is a triumph of case design. Its understated fridge-inspired looks will always polarize users but for those seeking low noise, intelligent design and good cooling the R3 strikes a near perfect balance."

overclockers.com 2011-03-11

""After a couple of weeks with the Define R3, I have to say this is an amazing case overall. There’s just so many features packed into this case: dust filters on all of the intakes, noise reduction measures taken throughout (Sound dampening is a nice inclusion, it can cost about $15 separately), plenty of cable management options, and strong single channel fan controller just to name a few. As far as looks, the Define R3 is simple, understated elegance at its finest, which is achieved by Fractal Design’s superb attention to detail.""

allround-pc.com 2011-02-23

xsreviews.co.uk 2011-02-15

"Personally I would recommend this case to anyone who wants a better looking and a bit more functional case than the budget ATX cases, but only if they aren’t on a tight budget for the rest of the rig. The high amount of HDD/SSD trays make this case sort of interesting for people with a lot of data, but appropriate cooling needs to be installed at the optional fan grids."

tbreak.com 2011-02-13

"As is the case with Ikea (these Scandinavians I tell you!), Fractal Design has nailed the practicality of the Define R3 with its simplistic design and ease of use."

Caseumbau.de 2011-02-07

DreamWareComputers.com 2011-02-07

"The Fractal Design Define R3 has made its mark here at DreamWare Computers. I have been amazed by it. There was a lot of time and effort put into this case which shows through the final product that the team at Fractal Design was able to achieve. Props to them. This is a wonderfully innovative case which is priced at around $100 USD - a bargain for what you get with it. The customizability with the ModuVent feature allows businesses and gamers alike to find the sweetspot of noise vs performance when using this case."

DreamWareComputers.com 2011-02-07

"The Fractal Design Define R3 has made its mark here at DreamWare Computers. I have been amazed by it. There was a lot of time and effort put into this case which shows through the final product that the team at Fractal Design was able to achieve. Props to them. This is a wonderfully innovative case which is priced at around $100 USD - a bargain for what you get with it. The customizability with the ModuVent feature allows businesses and gamers alike to find the sweetspot of noise vs performance when using this case."

wegotserved.com 2011-02-07

"From silent fans, to sound dampening, wire management, and to just plain fit and finish, you simply cannot go wrong with the Define R3. Once again, from an objective point of view. The case just looks plain awesome."